According to recent updates by Fabrizio Romano and other sources, Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak remains a complex and highly contested transfer saga. Liverpool have identified Isak as a top target for the 2025 summer transfer window and have already submitted a bid worth around £110m plus add-ons, which Newcastle have rejected, valuing the player closer to £150m. Liverpool reportedly are prepared to increase their offer to about £130m but will only do so if Newcastle officially signals willingness to sell.

Isak himself has expressed a strong desire to join Liverpool and has communicated clearly to Newcastle that he will not sign a new contract extension. Despite this, Newcastle's stance remains firm that Isak will not be allowed to leave this summer and must either extend his contract or stay at the club, with no middle ground. This has left Isak training apart from the first team, as he and the club remain at an impasse.

Given the rejection of bids and Newcastle's resistance to selling, Liverpool have prepared a backup plan in case the transfer fails. Newcastle, meanwhile, appear to be readying for the possibility of Isak's departure by targeting other striker options such as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson.

Fabrizio Romano emphasizes that the situation is still "not over," with Isak maintaining his position and Liverpool ready to push for a deal if Newcastle softens. However, reports suggest the current Saudi-backed ownership of Newcastle is taking a hardline approach to retain Isak, making a transfer this summer uncertain.

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In summary, Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak remains intense and ongoing, but Newcastle's unwillingness to sell at current valuation means the deal hangs in the balance as the transfer window progresses.

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